Dundee - 25th April

[st Tommy]

Its shaping up to be a big game. Whether it be a title party, a chance to win the league or just another derby game its going to be big and we need to take a big support!

There was a fair bit of enthusiasm on Sat to hire a bus to take the Edinburgh Saints up to Dundee for this one, similar to the challenge cup final. Hopefully manage a stop off on the way for a few pints. What would be the chances of getting the same as last time Tractor Boy?

I have a quote from a coach company for a 16 seater (which im sure we would fill easy, but anyway....) which is 240 quid (15 pounds each) or we could get a 33 seater which would be 325 pounds (roughly 10 quid each, assuming we fill it).

Who would be interested? (for arguments sake, lets assume the match isnt all ticket at this stage).

Would be good to get an idea of numbers asap so we can get something booked up soon.

[geoff was right!!]

Put me down for going Tommy, i'm sure Ryan and Dean will be going as well.

[crieffsaintandy]

5 definites for me Tommy

Cheers Andy

[Saint O'Leith]

2 here Tommy, that's over 10 already, reckon a 33 seater is well possible.

[Capital Saint]

Gosh, it sounds like it's gonna be good.
Alas, I have a previous appointment that day so I'm not going to make this one :-(
Hopefully we can win it there so I can enjoy the trip to Perth the following week with my Morton supporting pal.

[SaintDougie]

Sounds good to me. Cash flow pending, put me down.

[Nold]

Count me in.

[ryangordon86]

me + 1 definitely

what about any potential pick ups in fife or something?

[st Tommy]

what about any potential pick ups in fife or something?

always a possibility if we're short of numbers.

Its looking like the 16 seater will be too small so the 33 would be the way forward. Even if we were to only get 20 odd folk, it would still only be 15 quid each. Anyone have a problem with this?

[StansTheMan]

me + 1 definitely

Will the wife be making the trip?


I've managed to get the day off work so should be a good day out!

[geoff was right!!]

If we're short for the 33 then I know of 2 that can be picked up in Perth. Obviously charge them the full £15 though :)

[geoff was right!!]

Its shaping up to be a big game. Whether it be a title party, a chance to win the league or just another derby game its going to be big and we need to take a big support!

After tonights result, looks like it's just going to be a derby:sad:

[saintbear]

After tonights result, looks like it's just going to be a derby:sad:

STOP BEING SO BLOODY NEGATIVE,,,..BRING IT ON [GET THEM TOLD GORDON]

[SaintDougie]

always a possibility if we're short of numbers.

Its looking like the 16 seater will be too small so the 33 would be the way forward. Even if we were to only get 20 odd folk, it would still only be 15 quid each. Anyone have a problem with this?

Should be able to get another involved...

[st Tommy]

After tonights result, looks like it's just going to be a derby:sad:

Not just another derby, its a derby that we need to get a result in!! time for the 12th man again...

[st Tommy]

So far we have 20 confirmed for the bus (me, the livi massive (both of them :wink:), tractor boy, davie (x2), andy (x5), kenny, baldy one, Thomas, Ryan (x2), Dougie, Roy, Nold and Nelly.

As i can see there are several possibles too that havent replied yet or dont know for a week or so whether they can go. (nellys better half? gav and harry? dougies +1? thomas' brother? emma? sutton? ormond boy? st jason? biffer? anyone else?!?!).
Given the number of possibles going from Edinburgh i think that its best that we hold off for a week or so before deciding about doing Perth pick ups.

in process of trying to sort out a stop off point for refreshment but suggestions and help greatly appreciated!! dont be shy!

will confirm the departure time of the bus in next day or so but i reckon it'll just leave from York Place like last time.

[ormond boy]

Count me in Tommy. Most likely 1 more - depends on his work - should know by Friday

[st Tommy]

bus is booked

[macmerrysaint]

Count me in too. Plus 1.

Andy

[st Tommy]

Thats us at 23 now (macmerrysaint +1 and ormond boy).
only 10 seats remaining

[geoff was right!!]

So far we have 20 confirmed for the bus (me, the livi massive (both of them :wink:), tractor boy, davie (x2), andy (x5), kenny, baldy one, Thomas, Ryan (x2), Dougie, Roy, Nold and Nelly.

:laugh:

in process of trying to sort out a stop off point for refreshment but suggestions and help greatly appreciated!! dont be shy!

Damn! Another day at the football where i'll have to force myself to drink and my an arse of myself :roll: cant wait

[ryangordon86]

Damn! Another day at the football where i'll have to force myself to drink and my an arse of myself :roll: cant wait

If you want to stay at my house on the saturday night you can, at least there's night buses. Don't want you trying to walk back to Livi again!!!

[SaintDougie]

So far we have 20 confirmed for the bus (me, the livi massive (both of them :wink:), tractor boy, davie (x2), andy (x5), kenny, baldy one, Thomas, Ryan (x2), Dougie, Roy, Nold and Nelly.

As i can see there are several possibles too that havent replied yet or dont know for a week or so whether they can go. (nellys better half? gav and harry? dougies +1? thomas' brother? emma? sutton? ormond boy? st jason? biffer? anyone else?!?!).
Given the number of possibles going from Edinburgh i think that its best that we hold off for a week or so before deciding about doing Perth pick ups.

in process of trying to sort out a stop off point for refreshment but suggestions and help greatly appreciated!! dont be shy!

will confirm the departure time of the bus in next day or so but i reckon it'll just leave from York Place like last time.




Anyone ken if the coach we've got has a pisser on board? I piss like a race horse when i'm drinking!:?

[st Tommy]

Anyone ken if the coach we've got has a pisser on board? I piss like a race horse when i'm drinking!:?

:laugh: you wont be alone mate! Ill find out and let you know!

I have managed to arrange a refreshment stop for the bus. We will be stopping at the Village Inn in Bridge of Earn (pretty much half way for us!). They have a pool table, few TVs which will be showing the footy, are kid friendly and will be putting a spread on for us (sausage rolls and the likes). Probably try leave there about 1ish to be in Dundee for 2 (after the last couple of times its probably worth getting to the ground a little early to avoid the mammoth queues at the one turnstile that they will be operating!)

[SaintDougie]

:laugh: you wont be alone mate! Ill find out and let you know!

I have managed to arrange a refreshment stop for the bus. We will be stopping at the Village Inn in Bridge of Earn (pretty much half way for us!). They have a pool table, few TVs which will be showing the footy, are kid friendly and will be putting a spread on for us (sausage rolls and the likes). Probably try leave there about 1ish to be in Dundee for 2 (after the last couple of times its probably worth getting to the ground a little early to avoid the mammoth queues at the one turnstile that they will be operating!)

Sounds good, Looking forward to it already.

[Baldy Marc]

:laugh: you wont be alone mate! Ill find out and let you know!

I have managed to arrange a refreshment stop for the bus. We will be stopping at the Village Inn in Bridge of Earn (pretty much half way for us!). They have a pool table, few TVs which will be showing the footy, are kid friendly and will be putting a spread on for us (sausage rolls and the likes). Probably try leave there about 1ish to be in Dundee for 2 (after the last couple of times its probably worth getting to the ground a little early to avoid the mammoth queues at the one turnstile that they will be operating!)

Good work Tommy.

[crieffsaintandy]

good work Tommy

Round about what time is the bus leaving at?

If anyone wants the best partner for doubles at the pool table, get in there quick as as there is a superb player from Methven on the bus!!

[st Tommy]

Round about what time is the bus leaving at?


It'll be leaving at 10.30 from York Place. That way we will get plenty of time in the pub before hand and a chance to fine tune the singing voices before Dundee! :laugh:

[Baldy Marc]

good work Tommy

Round about what time is the bus leaving at?

If anyone wants the best partner for doubles at the pool table, get in there quick as as there is a superb player from Methven on the bus!!

Who's that then?

[st Tommy]

Who's that then?

Not you thats for sure!! :laugh: :laugh:

[Nelly78]

Not you thats for sure!! :laugh: :laugh:

Me then? :laugh: :laugh:

Oh aye, almost forgot to say, could you put Nikki down for a seat as well please? Cheers.

[st Tommy]

Oh aye, almost forgot to say, could you put Nikki down for a seat as well please? Cheers.

No worries - Thats us at 24 now.

[geoff was right!!]

It'll be leaving at 10.30 from York Place. That way we will get plenty of time in the pub before hand and a chance to fine tune the singing voices before Dundee! :laugh:

Nobody told me there would be singing as well as drinking:shock:

[st Tommy]

Nobody told me there would be singing as well as drinking:shock:

drinking usually leads to the singing! :laugh:

and anyway, thought you'd be orchestrating the singing!?! :laugh:

[geoff was right!!]

If you want to stay at my house on the saturday night you can, at least there's night buses. Don't want you trying to walk back to Livi again!!!

That was good excercise last time, helps to clear the head after a few beers:wink:

[geoff was right!!]

drinking usually leads to the singing! :laugh:

and anyway, thought you'd be orchestrating the singing!?! :laugh:

I'm that shy you wont even know i'm there:oops:

[crieffsaintandy]

don't be modest Marc, you were just teasing them and getting our money's worth at the doubles in Livi:wink:

[ryangordon86]

I may have another one, I'll find out later then confirm :)

[geoff was right!!]

Looks like Dean cant make it now, a mix up with his rota means he has to work

[ryangordon86]

Right, confirmed... Me, the missus and one of my mates. Prepare for a few ass whoopings at the pool table gentlemen!

[st Tommy]

Right, confirmed... Me, the missus and one of my mates. Prepare for a few ass whoopings at the pool table gentlemen!

ok, still at 24 after dean has dropped out and your pal takes his place. still 9 seats left.

[geoff was right!!]

ok, still at 24 after dean has dropped out and your pal takes his place. still 9 seats left.

I'm trying to get Dean to throw a sickie:) and yes i'm a bad parent:shock:

I'll speak to you tomorrow about it

[st Tommy]

I'm trying to get Dean to throw a sickie:) and yes i'm a bad parent:shock:


Totally understandable considering the situation!! Can you not write him a note?!? :laugh:

[geoff was right!!]

Totally understandable considering the situation!! Can you not write him a note?!? :laugh:

Yeah i'll say he had a hangover :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Nelly78]

Tommy, as discussed today - 3 more seats taken by my dad, sister and bro in law.

Plus I'm just hearing in my ear 3 more seats have been taken by Geoff Was Right and 1 by Thomas!

Is that only 2 seats left then?

[Nelly78]

And 1 more seat goes to Gordon's Dad!

[st Tommy]

Bus full- st jason takes the last spot. Ill post times and prices next wk

[Saint O'Leith]

I actually think we should cancel the bus. It has came to my attention that we cannot behave responsibly whilst in a group.

[geoff was right!!]

I actually think we should cancel the bus. It has came to my attention that we cannot behave responsibly whilst in a group.

Speak for yourself! I thought I behaved like a saint yesterday :wink:(excuse the pun). I know that's not like me but was even home before 10. Great day out, bring on Dundee. :laugh:

Maybe we should ban the consumption of alcohol until after the game?:shock:

[st Tommy]

I know that's not like me but was even home before 10.

I take it you mean 10 on Sunday morning rather than 10 last night!?! :wink: :laugh:

[geoff was right!!]

I take it you mean 10 on Sunday morning rather than 10 last night!?! :wink: :laugh:

Certainly not! I was a good parent as always!!!:wink:

[ryangordon86]

I'm definitely PLANNING on taking it easy before the game as I always end up with a killer headache if i drink too much then start shouting at the game!

[ryangordon86]

any chance of us getting seated together by the club? would we have to be a recognised supporters club for that to happen?

[st Tommy]

any chance of us getting seated together by the club? would we have to be a recognised supporters club for that to happen?

no problem sitting together if its not made all ticket. If it is made all ticket i'll call the saints ticket office and see what they say

[geoff was right!!]

no problem sitting together if its not made all ticket. If it is made all ticket i'll call the saints ticket office and see what they say

We have to all be together for this one and anyway I need my singing partner in Tractor Boy! :laugh:

[st Tommy]

We have to all be together for this one and anyway I need my singing partner in Tractor Boy! :laugh:

if we cant all sit together, we can always all just head to the Derry! Would certainly be easier for you to make it onto the pitch from there! :laugh:

[geoff was right!!]

if we cant all sit together, we can always all just head to the Derry! Would certainly be easier for you to make it onto the pitch from there! :laugh:

Keep me near the back of the stand please or i'll be on the pitch and really dont want to get lifted :oops: unless everyone else is going on?

[st Tommy]

any chance of us getting seated together by the club? would we have to be a recognised supporters club for that to happen?

Spoke to the siants ticket office this morning and they understand at the moment that its just going to be cash at the gate and that Dundee will give us "most of the ground". Certainly enough for 5000. Therefore we should be able to sit together. Definately get there early if thats the case!

I did ask that if it was to go to all ticket what the chances of us all sitting together were and she said that they wouldnt know until they found out the ticket allocation.

Heres hoping for cash at the gate

[ryangordon86]

Keep me near the back of the stand please or i'll be on the pitch and really dont want to get lifted :oops: unless everyone else is going on?

you'll need to keep a lid on it and keep your bum in the seat of you'll probably get flung oot anyway! Tayside Police are @rseholes

[st Tommy]

Right then, we have 33 folk confirmed for the bus (me, tractor boy, tractor boy senior, Davie (+1), Crieffsaintandy (+4), Nelly (+4), Geoff was right (+3), Ryan (+2), Nold, Marc, Kenny, Ormond boy, Roy, st Jason, saintDougie, McMerrySaint (+1) and Thomas (+1)). Off the 33 i think we have 3 kids (2 from crieffsaint andy and 1 from McMerry saint - is this right??). The plan is to charge the kids £5 each for the bus which means the adults (and big kids) will need to pay £10.33 to cover the costs. Since i wont be carrying a bag of 2p coins can i suggest rounding this up to £10.50 and either putting the change towards "refreshments" or just give the driver a wee tip to get us out of Dundee in one piece after we have (hopefully) won the league with celebratory drinks on board? Whats the thoughts on this?

At the moment we have 2 reserves incase of any dropouts (a tractorboy +1 and a davie +1). If we were to find another 12-14 reserves it would be worth while getting an additional 16 seater bus. This would obviously change the costs but may be something to consider. Would need to find out about this soon though.

The plan is to leave York Place (outside Connan Doyle pub) at 10.30am sharp. This means we can get to the Village Inn at Bridge of Earn for 11.30 and have an hour and a half there before heading onto Dundee. Hopefully get to Dense for 2 ish to give everyone plenty of time to get in the stadium. As i mentioned above the pub is kid friendly and has a pool table, tvs etc and putting on a free spread of food for us.

After the match its straight back to Edinburgh (Mathers) via a drop off at Boxden.

Mon the saints!!

[ryangordon86]

Brilliant Tommy, not felt this excited about a game for many a year. and there's still 11 days to go!!

[Baldy Marc]

I actually think we should cancel the bus. It has came to my attention that we cannot behave responsibly whilst in a group.

Why, did it get messy after i left on Saturday?

[SaintDougie]

Right then, we have 33 folk confirmed for the bus (me, tractor boy, tractor boy senior, Davie (+1), Crieffsaintandy (+4), Nelly (+4), Geoff was right (+3), Ryan (+2), Nold, Marc, Kenny, Ormond boy, Roy, st Jason, saintDougie, McMerrySaint (+1) and Thomas (+1)). Off the 33 i think we have 3 kids (2 from crieffsaint andy and 1 from McMerry saint - is this right??). The plan is to charge the kids £5 each for the bus which means the adults (and big kids) will need to pay £10.33 to cover the costs. Since i wont be carrying a bag of 2p coins can i suggest rounding this up to £10.50 and either putting the change towards "refreshments" or just give the driver a wee tip to get us out of Dundee in one piece after we have (hopefully) won the league with celebratory drinks on board? Whats the thoughts on this?

At the moment we have 2 reserves incase of any dropouts (a tractorboy +1 and a davie +1). If we were to find another 12-14 reserves it would be worth while getting an additional 16 seater bus. This would obviously change the costs but may be something to consider. Would need to find out about this soon though.

The plan is to leave York Place (outside Connan Doyle pub) at 10.30am sharp. This means we can get to the Village Inn at Bridge of Earn for 11.30 and have an hour and a half there before heading onto Dundee. Hopefully get to Dense for 2 ish to give everyone plenty of time to get in the stadium. As i mentioned above the pub is kid friendly and has a pool table, tvs etc and putting on a free spread of food for us.

After the match its straight back to Edinburgh (Mathers) via a drop off at Boxden.

Mon the saints!!

If there are any other drop outs I can still fill a seat with a +1 if need be

[geoff was right!!]

Why, did it get messy after i left on Saturday?

The only thing that was messy was Tommy dancing on my juice when Saints scored :wink:

[geoff was right!!]

The plan is to leave York Place (outside Connan Doyle pub) at 10.30am sharp. This means we can get to the Village Inn at Bridge of Earn for 11.30

Is there anywhere open for a quick one before we head off or is that being greedy :laugh:

[st Tommy]

Anyone ken if the coach we've got has a pisser on board? I piss like a race horse when i'm drinking!:?

spoke to the bus company tonight and there is no toilet on the 33 seater. Looks like empty coke bottles then! :laugh:

However, they were saying that they have 4 jobs for the 33 seaters booked for the 25th but only 2 x 33 seater buses. Therefore 2 groups will get a 49 seater instead, which does have a toilet on board.

I asked if we could get a 49 seater (for the same price) and will know on Thurs evening. Basically it all depends on which 2 trips are most economic with the fuel. Obviously if we get the bigger bus there is a chance for us to take more folk so will keep you posted. If this happens we have tractor boy, davie and dougie already in the queue for an extra seat each.

They also said on the phone that there was strictly no drinking (i didnt ask) on the way into Dundee as the police search all the buses (often when we get off). Shouldnt be a problem if you want to drink to BoE or on the way back (I asked about that!) provided we put the booze in the hold on the way into Dundee. The driver might say different right enough. cunningly disguised rum in bottles of coke anyone :wink:

[st Tommy]

Is there anywhere open for a quick one before we head off or is that being greedy :laugh:

you could try ask Mathers to open at 10 or there is always a couple of bars near by that open early doors - penny black and the likes! So much for you taking it easy with the drinking! :laugh:

[geoff was right!!]

you could try ask Mathers to open at 10 or there is always a couple of bars near by that open early doors - penny black and the likes! So much for you taking it easy with the drinking! :laugh:

I've decided this is a one off. Could be Dunfermline all over again :wink:

[StansTheMan]

The plan is to charge the kids £5 each for the bus which means the adults (and big kids) will need to pay £10.33 to cover the costs.

Can i be a wee kid for the day then? :D

[st Tommy]

Can i be a wee kid for the day then? :D

Nae chance! :laugh: you (and your dad) were the big kids i was referring to! :laugh:

[macmerrysaint]

Thanks for the updates and i can confirm that my +1 is my laddie.

Andy

[StansTheMan]

Nae chance! :laugh: you (and your dad) were the big kids i was referring to! :laugh:

Oh well, what a shame.

Not as if i was paying anyway! :laugh:

[Saint O'Leith]

Just had a thought Tommy - that whole side of York Place is totally dug up at the moment, there's no way a bus could pick up there.

[ryangordon86]

surely could pick us up on Elder Street or something though?

[st Tommy]

Just had a thought Tommy - that whole side of York Place is totally dug up at the moment, there's no way a bus could pick up there.

never thought of that. i have to speak to them tomorrow anyway so ill mention it. might just go for the bus stop outside Mathers instead

[geoff was right!!]

Oh well, what a shame.

Not as if i was paying anyway! :laugh:

That's what you think:wink:

[geoff was right!!]

never thought of that. i have to speak to them tomorrow anyway so ill mention it. might just go for the bus stop outside Mathers instead

If you're looking for a place to start then there's always Livi, plenty of parking and no roadworks :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[st Tommy]

Just had a thought Tommy - that whole side of York Place is totally dug up at the moment, there's no way a bus could pick up there.

I can confirm that the new pick up spot will be on Broughton Street, outside Mathers. Still leaving at 10.30am

They're yet to confirm the size of bus but ill update you as soon as i know.

[tamdolan]

havr you thought about going straight to Dundee before the game? I can offer the use of Downfield social Club, which can take a few coaches. Beer is just over £2 a pint and it has pool tables and a snooker table.

You could also use the lounge if there was enough of you and use the cd player to start a party

[SaintDougie]

havr you thought about going straight to Dundee before the game? I can offer the use of Downfield social Club, which can take a few coaches. Beer is just over £2 a pint and it has pool tables and a snooker table.

You could also use the lounge if there was enough of you and use the cd player to start a party

Good suggestion although it would be a bit unfair on the village Inn, in Bridge of Earn if we were to turn round and cancel at this point. They'll be expecting an nice wee cash injection from the 30 odd of us turing up for an hour and a half. Plus theres free scran:razz:

[st Tommy]

havr you thought about going straight to Dundee before the game? I can offer the use of Downfield social Club, which can take a few coaches. Beer is just over £2 a pint and it has pool tables and a snooker table.

You could also use the lounge if there was enough of you and use the cd player to start a party

Thanks for the offer mate, but we have somewhere booked for this time round. Some folk will struggle to make it to Dundee without a beer (no names!) for this match hence the half way house at Bridge of Earn. Maybe consider it for next season though when we come back to play United?! :laugh:

[Polo]

Hi there. I seem to be a little late, but if there were any spare seats on the bus to Dundee next Saturday could I put my name down please. I'll check back through the week to see what size of bus you end up with. Cheers.

[st Tommy]

Hi there. I seem to be a little late, but if there were any spare seats on the bus to Dundee next Saturday could I put my name down please. I'll check back through the week to see what size of bus you end up with. Cheers.

Should hopefully find out over the weekend what size bus we're getting. Hoping for the larger one (especially since there is a toilet on board!) and if this is the case then theres no problem. However, if it remains the 33 seater then im afraid your 4th reserve!

[Polo]

No worries, I'll just get the train otherwise.

[geoff was right!!]

Thanks for the offer mate, but we have somewhere booked for this time round. Some folk will struggle to make it to Dundee without a beer (no names!) for this match hence the half way house at Bridge of Earn. Maybe consider it for next season though when we come back to play United?! :laugh:

At least I have a clear conscience and know that it's not me that you're talking about :laugh:

[st Tommy]

At least I have a clear conscience and know that it's not me that you're talking about :laugh:

you're the one on about finding a pub before the bus even leaves Edinburgh! :laugh:

[tamdolan]

well the offer is there, and when you come up next year, feel free to get in touch before coming to be beat by the Arabs, and we will show you some hospita;ity

[geoff was right!!]

you're the one on about finding a pub before the bus even leaves Edinburgh! :laugh:

All I wanted was a cup of tea :wink:

[geoff was right!!]

What the feck happens now with it being all ticket?

[st Tommy]

What the feck happens now with it being all ticket?

Dinnae panic! It'll be fine, you should get a ticket and im sure if we sell the allocation then they'll give us some more! maybe!

Mary is heading up to McD first thing tomorrow to pick up a few tickets. what i have suggested is that she tell them while she is there that we have 33 booked on a bus and see whether they can block off 33 seats for us. since there is no way that Mary can pay for all of them, maybe we ask whether we be given until wednesday for the edinburgh saints to phone in and pay and those tickets that arent sold just go on general sale on the Thurs. Especially as picking them up from McD isnt really an option for most folk. Not sure if this will work or not but worth a try!

I cant call the club tomorrow as im back at work, plus it will take a couple of hours to get through. PM me your mob Craig and ill drop you a text/ call when i hear tomorrow what they say.

[geoff was right!!]

Dinnae panic! It'll be fine, you should get a ticket and im sure if we sell the allocation then they'll give us some more! maybe!

Mary is heading up to McD first thing tomorrow to pick up a few tickets. what i have suggested is that she tell them while she is there that we have 33 booked on a bus and see whether they can block off 33 seats for us. since there is no way that Mary can pay for all of them, maybe we ask whether we be given until wednesday for the edinburgh saints to phone in and pay and those tickets that arent sold just go on general sale on the Thurs. Especially as picking them up from McD isnt really an option for most folk. Not sure if this will work or not but worth a try!

I cant call the club tomorrow as im back at work, plus it will take a couple of hours to get through. PM me your mob Craig and ill drop you a text/ call when i hear tomorrow what they say.

Cheers Tommy, i'll PM my mobile number in a min. I'm in Perth on Wednesday, just letting you know in case we need someone to go to the ticket office.

[st Tommy]

For those getting tickets on the phone or in person, if you mention that you're on the Edinburgh bus, they will do their best to seat us all together but there are no promises!

[macmerrysaint]

For those getting tickets on the phone or in person, if you mention that you're on the Edinburgh bus, they will do their best to seat us all together but there are no promises!

Thanks, just phoned and my tickets are being sent out to me K24/25, which is apparently where they are saving a block for us. I also have a second season ticket and am able to get another two tickets for the game if anyone is having problems. First to PM me will secure them.

Andy

[ryangordon86]

how many folk on here have Season Tickets, I dont :(

[st Tommy]

Thanks, just phoned and my tickets are being sent out to me K24/25, which is apparently where they are saving a block for us. I also have a second season ticket and am able to get another two tickets for the game if anyone is having problems. First to PM me will secure them.

Andy

Probably best to get the tickets mate, you'll have no problems shifting them to someone on the bus!

[ryangordon86]

well, there's 5 in my group all without season tickets (myself, my missus, my mate, geoff was right and stans the man) so im sure if anyone has a spare voucher we'd take them in a second. Girlfriends phoning the ticket office this afternoon but im not holding much hope yet

[st Tommy]

well, there's 5 in my group all without season tickets (myself, my missus, my mate, geoff was right and stans the man)

what about the extended family joining the bus at BoE?

[st Tommy]

Apparently they have reserved 33 seats for us, 12 of which are away already (im assuming saint o leith x6, tractor boy x4 and mcmerry saint x2). Geoff was right was saying that as long as your booked on the bus, they werent too worried about the season ticket issue.

[Thomas_sjfc]

Right then, we have 33 folk confirmed for the bus (me, tractor boy, tractor boy senior, Davie (+1), Crieffsaintandy (+4), Nelly (+4), Geoff was right (+3), Ryan (+2), Nold, Marc, Kenny, Ormond boy, Roy, st Jason, saintDougie, McMerrySaint (+1) and Thomas (+1)). Off the 33 i think we have 3 kids (2 from crieffsaint andy and 1 from McMerry saint - is this right??). The plan is to charge the kids £5 each for the bus which means the adults (and big kids) will need to pay £10.33 to cover the costs. Since i wont be carrying a bag of 2p coins can i suggest rounding this up to £10.50 and either putting the change towards "refreshments" or just give the driver a wee tip to get us out of Dundee in one piece after we have (hopefully) won the league with celebratory drinks on board? Whats the thoughts on this?

At the moment we have 2 reserves incase of any dropouts (a tractorboy +1 and a davie +1). If we were to find another 12-14 reserves it would be worth while getting an additional 16 seater bus. This would obviously change the costs but may be something to consider. Would need to find out about this soon though.


The plan is to leave York Place (outside Connan Doyle pub) at 10.30am sharp. This means we can get to the Village Inn at Bridge of Earn for 11.30 and have an hour and a half there before heading onto Dundee. Hopefully get to Dense for 2 ish to give everyone plenty of time to get in the stadium. As i mentioned above the pub is kid friendly and has a pool table, tvs etc and putting on a free spread of food for us.

After the match its straight back to Edinburgh (Mathers) via a drop off at Boxden.

Mon the saints!!


It is now just me coming on the bus mysef. There is no plus one with me now.

#SO ONE SPARE SEAT NOW AVAILABLE#

[ryangordon86]

what about the extended family joining the bus at BoE?

Forgot they were coming! its alright though. Tickets are bought and paid for :)

[st Tommy]

#SO ONE SPARE SEAT NOW AVAILABLE#

Tractorboys plus 1 is first in line

[st Tommy]

Probably best to get the tickets mate, you'll have no problems shifting them to someone on the bus!

scrap that! Seems as if everyone is getting their tickets when they say they're on the bus, season ticket holder or not!

[ryangordon86]

My Gran's just went in and picked ours up, I've got 1 ticket belonging to someone on the bus thats already paid. When my girlfriend called the ticket office the girl working there mentioned that someone else had paid over the phone earlier and was happy for us to collect it as Craig (geoff was right) was going to pick some up on Wednesday. The missus thinks she got a name but isnt sure so I'd like to know 100% who it belongs to!!

If this is your ticket, PM me

[st Tommy]

Tractorboys plus 1 is first in line

Tractor boy and saint o'leiths plus ones can no longer make it so Dougie, you're next in queue. Can you confirm whether you still require the extra seat for your mate?

[Nelly78]

Can I just confirm that someone's got tickets for me and Nikki?

Phoned up today to get the 3 tickets for my old man, sister and bro in law. Don't think there'll be any problems with everyone getting tickets from what the guy in the ticket office said.

[st Tommy]

Can I just confirm that someone's got tickets for me and Nikki?

Phoned up today to get the 3 tickets for my old man, sister and bro in law. Don't think there'll be any problems with everyone getting tickets from what the guy in the ticket office said.

aye. you have your tickets! Davie got 6 (him, his mum, jason, me, you and nikki) so you're fine!

[geoff was right!!]

My Gran's just went in and picked ours up, I've got 1 ticket belonging to someone on the bus thats already paid. When my girlfriend called the ticket office the girl working there mentioned that someone else had paid over the phone earlier and was happy for us to collect it as Craig (geoff was right) was going to pick some up on Wednesday. The missus thinks she got a name but isnt sure so I'd like to know 100% who it belongs to!!

If this is your ticket, PM me

Anybody know who's ticket this is? I can get it returned to the ticket office tomorrow if it's a mistake. But if someone wanted it picked up then i'll keep it till Saturday. :confused:

[Nelly78]

aye. you have your tickets! Davie got 6 (him, his mum, jason, me, you and nikki) so you're fine!

Was just checking! Didn't want to turn up on Saturday and find out I didn't have a ticket!

[st Tommy]

Have Nold and Dougie managed to get their tickets?

[crieffsaintandy]

Tommy, per chat today, my mate has got our 5 already, so don't need any from the pre booked bus section

catch you all on Saturday, still got this trainers ban at mathers for when we get back or was it because of the derby??

[Nold]

Not got my ticket yet and I don't think Dougie does either.

[st Tommy]

catch you all on Saturday, still got this trainers ban at mathers for when we get back or was it because of the derby??

Shirt and tie only way to get into Mathers these days mate! :laugh:

[st Tommy]

Not got my ticket yet and I don't think Dougie does either.

You should just phone up in the morning and say your with the edinburgh bus, even if you're not a season ticket holder you should be able to get your tickets tomorrow morning. That way they can post them to you!

[geoff was right!!]

You should just phone up in the morning and say your with the edinburgh bus, even if you're not a season ticket holder you should be able to get your tickets tomorrow morning. That way they can post them to you!

Yeah no problem without the season ticket, we got ours today. They said they're going to keep them until at least Wednesday.

[saint jason]

Shirt and tie only way to get into Mathers these days mate! :laugh:

............and a pair of trousers is always a good option. Ideally NOT grey/beige to avoid any unsightly 'Chino splashback' scenarios.:)

[Baldy Marc]

............and a pair of trousers is always a good option. Ideally NOT grey/beige to avoid any unsightly 'Chino splashback' scenarios.:)

Ha ha. Not seen you on here for a while J, miss the toilet humour ;-)

[saint jason]

Ha ha. Not seen you on here for a while J, miss the toilet humour ;-)

There is no toilet humour inthe Mathers' toilets I can assure you. Come to think of it, there is no soap and often no hand dryer either.

[SaintDougie]

Tractor boy and saint o'leiths plus ones can no longer make it so Dougie, you're next in queue. Can you confirm whether you still require the extra seat for your mate?

Will do, cheers.

[Nold]

Tickets in the post for Nold, Saintdougie and Saintdougie's plus 1

[SaintDougie]

Confirmation that the 33rd seat has been taken for my +1.

[st Tommy]

Confirmation that the 33rd seat has been taken for my +1.

Nice one. Thats everyone on the bus sorted for tickets i believe.
I'll let the ticket office know that any remaining edinburgh seats can be sold off.

I'll give the bus company another call this week to find out the size of the bus (so stand by Polo!).

Prices will be as i mentioned before. Departure from Mathers on Broughton Street at 10.30 sharp. (take note Marc - 10.30 sharp! :wink: we all know what state your usually in after your end of month friday night poker session! :laugh:)

[Baldy Marc]

Nice one. Thats everyone on the bus sorted for tickets i believe.
I'll let the ticket office know that any remaining edinburgh seats can be sold off.

I'll give the bus company another call this week to find out the size of the bus (so stand by Polo!).

Prices will be as i mentioned before. Departure from Mathers on Broughton Street at 10.30 sharp. (take note Marc - 10.30 sharp! :wink: we all know what state your usually in after your end of month friday night poker session! :laugh:)

Ha ha! Would you believe, I am being sensible and not playing poker on Friday! I'll be there bright and early....!

[Polo]

I'll check back to see what size the bus is going to be, I'd still like a place if there was one available. I should be fine for a ticket, i have mates going to up to McD on Thursday to get me one.

[st Tommy]

Ha ha! Would you believe, I am being sensible and not playing poker on Friday! I'll be there bright and early....!

Dont believe you! :laugh:

[geoff was right!!]

Dont believe you! :laugh:

I dont believe it either :wink:

[Baldy Marc]

I dont believe it either :wink:

Rich coming from you boy :wink:

[geoff was right!!]

Rich coming from you boy :wink:

No idea what you're on about :laugh:

[SaintDougie]

Does anyone know if Mathers is opening early again for pre bus pintage?

[ryangordon86]

Does anyone know if Mathers is opening early again for pre bus pintage?

I reckon it'll be a heavy enough day without beer before the bus!

More to the point tommy, does our bus have an en-suite!!!

[st Tommy]

More to the point tommy, does our bus have an en-suite!!!

Only if we get the 49 seater. If we get the 33 seater then its empty coke bottles all the way im afraid!

Will give the bus company another call tonight and see what they are saying

[SaintDougie]

[QUOTE=ryangordon86;209828]I reckon it'll be a heavy enough day without beer before the bus!

I dunno like, might be a hair of the dog situation. Not that I'm going out friday night, beerskies in the flat me thinks:)

[st Tommy]

Only if we get the 49 seater. If we get the 33 seater then its empty coke bottles all the way im afraid!

Will give the bus company another call tonight and see what they are saying

Confirmed as the 33 seater im afraid.

[ryangordon86]

I dunno like, might be a hair of the dog situation. Not that I'm going out friday night, beerskies in the flat me thinks:) i've got a guy at works leaving do on fri, i plan on taking it easy... Hopefully!

[SaintDougie]

Confirmed as the 33 seater im afraid.

Bugger! if theres no pisser on the bus then im not touching a drop on the way up.

Well I say that now:?

[Thomas_sjfc]

Does anyone know where the bus will be dropping us off in Dundee, and also (roughly) what time we'll arrive as i need to arrange somewhere to meet my dad before the game, as hes picking up my ticket en-route to Dundee.

[ryangordon86]

So much for my easy night. Rolled into bed at 4am, could be a long assed day. See you all in 3hrs, mon the saints!

[st Tommy]

Does anyone know where the bus will be dropping us off in Dundee, and also (roughly) what time we'll arrive as i need to arrange somewhere to meet my dad before the game, as hes picking up my ticket en-route to Dundee.

should get to Dense for about 2.15ish i reckon

[Saint O'Leith]

So much for my easy night. Rolled into bed at 4am, could be a long assed day. See you all in 3hrs, mon the saints!

Well that's at least 3 of us rough as a packet of goats on the bus then.

[StansTheMan]

What a day guys! Overall, was a brilliant outing and one that will live long in the memory!

[YELLOW ARMY]

Brilliant turn-out
Brilliant atmosphere
Brilliant Game .

Shite home fans though :laugh:

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Have you guys got a bus organised for next week or is it all up in the train.?

[st Tommy]

Have you guys got a bus organised for next week or is it all up in the train.?

We were thinking of getting the Megabus!
Not sure about getting a bus organised - there was talk of hitting the bars in Perth after the match!

[st Tommy]

Well that's at least 3 of us rough as a packet of goats on the bus then.

i give you rough as a packet of goats and i raise you rough as a badgers arse! I was struggling yesterday!

[Saint O'Leith]

i give you rough as a packet of goats and i raise you rough as a badgers arse! I was struggling yesterday!

Didn't have a great time myself yesterday, it must be said.

So did you all stay til the end on Saturday night?

[SaintDougie]

Had full intentions to go out and party on saturday night. Ended up crashing out on Nold's couch till the next morning. Saved plenty pennies for next saturday though

[Tractor Boy]

Had full intentions to go out and party on saturday night. Ended up crashing out on Nold's couch till the next morning. Saved plenty pennies for next saturday though

I hope that Nold didn't take advantage of you.

Feck knows what happenned on Sat night. I have vague recollections of doing some peter crouch dancing and that was about it. Nae idea how or what time I got home.

[SaintDougie]

I hope that Nold didn't take advantage of you.

Feck knows what happenned on Sat night. I have vague recollections of doing some peter crouch dancing and that was about it. Nae idea how or what time I got home.

:shock:

[geoff was right!!]

Feck knows what happenned on Sat night. I have vague recollections of doing some peter crouch dancing and that was about it. Nae idea how or what time I got home.

Tell me about it. All I can say is thank god for Ryan or I would have done my usual of wandering about Edinburgh. Still recovering today.

Loads of blanks throughout the day but what a day. Same again on Saturday then guys? :wink:

[Nelly78]

I felt pretty rough yesterday but even worse today - I'm getting too old for this drinking lark - still not as old as grandad Craig though!

Nikki kindly informed me that my chat on Saturday night in Mathers was terrible so apologies for subjecting you all to it! In my defence I was pished. Good haggis pizza on the way home though!

[geoff was right!!]

I felt pretty rough yesterday but even worse today - I'm getting too old for this drinking lark - still not as old as grandad Craig though!

Nikki kindly informed me that my chat on Saturday night in Mathers was terrible so apologies for subjecting you all to it! In my defence I was pished. Good haggis pizza on the way home though!

Cheeky bugger :laugh:

I think in everyones defence, we were all pished.

Have to say as well that Nikki talks a lot of sense, very intelligent that girl :wink:

[Nelly78]

Cheeky bugger :laugh:

I think in everyones defence, we were all pished.

Have to say as well that Nikki talks a lot of sense, very intelligent that girl :wink:

Indeed she does - one of us has to anyway!

[Saint O'Leith]

Good haggis pizza on the way home though!

Where did you get haggis pizza? That sounds fantastic! (In a bad, dirty way).